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Kasese, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
10 Jan 2024
About the Organisation
Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Holcim Group, a building materials manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland, with subsidiaries in over 80 countries.
Job Title
Graduate Trainee-Procurement job at Hima Cement
Job Description
Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with the Procurement Category Managers on a local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services including the sourcing, negotiating and contracting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all the Health, Safety and Environment policies and rules in the designated working area.
Research new suppliers for low value spot purchases and present them to the Category Managers for screening.
Source and compare prices from several suppliers for all low value spot purchases.
Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required and according to category guidelines.
Endeavor that the global and local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
Create local purchase orders for suppliers, equipment and services within authorized limits.
Initiate and support the RFQ/P process locally as defined by category strategy.
Check that goods and services are fit for purpose and meet with the organization’s requirements prior to order placement.
Negotiate prices and delivery dates.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Required Qualifications skills and attributes. Educational Requirements
Bachelors of Honors Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or an equivalent from a recognised University.
Postgraduate qualifications in CIPS or its equivalent is an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills in the Electronic Procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) like SAP is an added advantage.
Profile & Personal Qualities
Self-driven, results oriented.
High level of integrity
Good communication skills across the business
Able to plan and prioritise
Experience in managing dead- lines and work load
Strong stakeholder management skills
Should be innovate and excellent team player with good analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
Reliable, tolerant & determined
Able to work extended hours when required
Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than Wednesday, January 10 2024. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com and let’s save the environment).
How to Apply
send your CV , which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than Wednesday, January 10 2024. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com and let’s save the environment).